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Behind the University’s Timeless Facade
Over the past half century, universities have undergone a seismic shift in their mission and functions—a shift little understood by the public and most faculty members.
May Contain Lies
Scott McLemee reviews a new book about the human vulnerability to misinformation.
3 Questions for Joel Podolny
A conversation with the CEO and co-founder of Honor Education and founding dean of Apple University.
Boycotts Cannot Become the New Normal
Ronald R. Krebs argues that the new AAUP statement on academic boycotts undermines scholarly values and opens the door to further politicization of the academy.
A Career Option Humanities Ph.D.s Should Consider
Jobs in career advising for grad students call on the natural skills of such Ph.D.s and are both fulfilling and in demand, writes Yoonha Shin.
Applying Lessons From K-12 Education to Today’s College Campuses
What an 87-year-old historian of education can teach today’s higher ed professionals.
Stop With the Rural-Bashing on Campuses
Faculty should avoid the Trump-country trap this election season, Lisa R. Pruitt and Emelie K. Peine write.
How to Give Up Tenure—Twice—and Thrive
Regardless of our fears and challenges, Heather Braun writes, we all can take actions, however small, that will over time lead to bigger and more lasting changes.